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China is a land that is steeped in Buddhist culture and tradition. Explore different expressions of Buddhism as well as some of the most magical scenery in this safari through southern and western China.

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Day 1
Place & Transport: Entrance City to Lhasa, Flight not included
Todays Activities: Airport to Hotel Transfer (Lhasa)

Day 2
Place & Transport: Lhasa
Todays Activities: The Potala Palace, The Jokhang Temple, Barkhor Street
Meals: Breakfast, Chinese Lunch
--The Potala Palace: The Potala Palace, which is now on the list of Chinese national key protected cultural relics, is the most valuable storehouse in Tibet. It is a huge treasure house for materials and articles of Tibetan history, religion, culture and arts. The Palace is widely known for the precious sculptures, murals, scripture, Buddha figures, murals, antiques, and religious jewelry treasured up, they are of great cultural and artistic value. In 1994, the Potala Palace was declared the United Nations World Cultural Heritage site.Perched upon the Marpo Ri Hill, 130 meters above the Lhasa valley, it is the greatest monumental structure in Tibet.
--The Jokhang Temple: Constructed in the 7th century AD to house the statues of Buddha that princesses Bhrikuti from Nepal and Wen Cheng from Tang Dynasty China brought as gifts for their future husband, King Songtsan Gampo. The temple has been enlarged many times over the centuries and now also houses statues of King Songtsan Gambo and his two famous foreign brides. However, the original statue of Jowo Sakyamuni Buddha that Princess Wen Cheng brought from Chang an over 1300 years ago is definitely its most sacred and famous possession, and is perhaps the most venerated religious artifact in all of Tibet. The temple, a splendid four-floor building facing west under a gilded rooftop, is located on Barkhor Square in the center of the old section of Lhasa.
--Barkhor Street: The Barkhor is the oldest street in Lhasa as well as the center of old Lhasa and remains very traditional. It is a place where Tibetan culture, economy, religion and arts are assembled.

Day 3
Place & Transport: Lhasa
Todays Activities: Sera Monastery, Drepung Monastery, Norbulingka
Meals: Breakfast, Chinese Lunch
--Sera Monastery: It is known as one of the three greatest monasteries of Tibet. As one of the three main monasteries of Lhasa, it is here that the monks "famous daily debates" take place.
--Drepung Monastery: Drepung Monastery lies in west of Lhasa under Mt. Gambo Utse, clustered round by the black mountain, its white grand buildings shining under the sunlight. Built in 1416, it is considered as one of the largest monasteries in the six principle monasteries of Gelu Sect in China. Drepung Monastery used to be the living palace of Dalai Lamas before the reconstruction of Potala palace (after the 5th Dalai Lamas was bestowed by Qing emperor Qianlong).
--Norbulingka: Norbulingka means "Jeweled Garden". It was constructed as a summer palace for the Dalai Lama and later served the whole governmental administration.

Day 4
Place & Transport: Lhasa to Gyantze
Todays Activities: Yomdrok Lake, The Palgor Chorten
Meals: Breakfast, Chinese Lunch
--Yomdrok Lake: It lies within the boundary of Nankartse county, on the north bank of the Yarlung Tsangpo River, Lhokha Prefecture, surrounded by mountains. Beautiful Holy lake which everybody is looking forward to.
--The Palgor Chorten: Pelkhor Choede (Kumbum), also named Palcho Monastery, is very different from other monasteries. Built as a Tibetan monastery, its structural style is very unique, reputed as the lord of Tibetan stupas. In addition, it is famous for the architecture, sculpture, and mural painting art. It lies about 230 kilometers (143 miles) south of Lhasa and 100 (62 miles) east of Shigatse at the foot of Dzong Hill.

Day 5
Place & Transport: Gyantze to Shigatse
Todays Activities: Tashilunpo Monastery, The New Palace of Panchen Lama
Meals: Breakfast, Chinese Lunch
--Tashilunpo Monastery: Painted in red and white, the buildings in the kloster stand closely together in terraced rows, offering a grand and majestic view. Tashilunpo Kloster represents the Tibetan super architecture art in the Last Tibetan spirit. The Kloster attracts thousands of Buddhists and tourists from domestic and abroad to travel and worship every year.
--The New Palace of Panchen Lama: Located in the south of Tashilunpo monastery(20 minutes walk)The Summer Palace was built for the 10th Panchan in 1954.

Day 6
Place & Transport: Shigatse to Lhasa
Meals: Breakfast, Chinese Lunch
Detailed Itinerary: After having a breakfast we will drive back to Lhasa. Enjoy the grassland views on the way. A free afternoon is available for you to explore more of Lhasa, to revisit those shops or just catch up on your rest.

Day 7
Place & Transport: Lhasa to Chengdu
Todays Activities: Hotel to airport Transfer (Lhasa), Airport to Hotel Transfer (Chengdu)
Meals: Breakfast
Detailed Itinerary: Your time is your own, until you are ready to be transferred to the airport for your flight to Chengdu. On arrival, you will be met and transferred to your hotel. The rest of the day is free for your own.

Day 8
Place & Transport: Chengdu
Todays Activities: Chengdu Research Base of Giant Panda Breeding, Wuhouci Temple, The Ancient Jinli Street
Meals: Breakfast, Chinese Lunch
--Chengdu Research Base of Giant Panda Breeding: It locates at the Axe Hill 10 kilometers from the north suburb of Chengdu City. It covers an area of 600 acres. The environment here is exquisitely designed; the air is refreshing with the bamboo growing luxuriantly and flocks of wild birds flying around. (There are two Personal interactions with the pandas. One is enjoying seeing Feeding at 9am or 2pm and another is taking photo with them by donating RMB300-500 for senior pandas or RMB50-100 for minor pandas. Could you please consult with our guide who will be there assisting you about it before you visit the pandas? You will be highly appreciated if can do something for them.)
--Wuhouci Temple: It is a place to commemorate Zhuge Kongming in Three Kingdoms around 2 and 3 centuries. Zhuge Kongming is an avatar in China.
--The Ancient Jinli Street: The Ancient Jinli Street is a charming narrow lane lined with interesting shops, venders, restaurants, teahouses and bars, featuring west Sichuan customs and culture of Three Kingdoms period. Tourist soak up atmosphere of days gone by which comes from the hundred years old buildings and traditional trades, such as sugar candy-making, puppet and shadow shows, artists doing calligraphy and paintings.

Day 9
Place & Transport: Chengdu to Leshan to Mt.Emei
Todays Activities: Leshan Giant Buddha, Cruise to have a overlook at Leshan Giant Buddha
Meals: Breakfast, Chinese Lunch
--Leshan Giant Buddha: The Great Buddha in Leshan is located to the east of Leshan City, Sichuan Province and on the Lingyun Mountain where Min River, Qingyi River and Dadu River meet. It has been the largest stone carved sitting Buddhist statue in the world so far.
--Cruise to have a overlook at Leshan Giant Buddha: The Great Buddha in Leshan is located to the east of Leshan City, Sichuan Province and on the Lingyun Mountain where Min River, Qingyi River and Dadu River meet. It has been the largest stone carved sitting Buddhist statue in the world so far.You can sit on board to have a overlook at Leshan Giant Buddha.

Day 10
Place & Transport: Mt.Emei
Todays Activities: Emei Mountain, Cable Car leading to Monastery of Ten Thousand Years, Monastery of Ten Thousand Years
Meals: Breakfast, Chinese Lunch
--Emei Mountain:One of the most famous mountains for Buddhism in China. It has many temples and beautiful scenery.Baoguo Temple lies right at the foot of Mt. Emei.
--Cable Car leading to Monastery of Ten Thousand Years: The Wannian Monastery is the largest of the eight monasteries to be found on Mount Emei. It is dedicated to Bodhisattva Puxian who famous for his preaching.
--Monastery of Ten Thousand Years: 1,043 meters above sea level, was built in the 4th century. It was burned several times in the following centuries. The present brick building was reconstructed in the Ming dynasty (1368-1644). The Brick Hall, a domed building with small stupas on it, was built of bricks. In the hall is a statue of the Bodhisattva. Puxian on a white elephant, 8.5 meters high, cast in copper and bronze. It weight is estimated 62,000 kilograms.

Day 11
Place & Transport: Mt.Emei to Chengdu to Guilin
Todays Activities: Airport Transfer (Chengdu), Airport to Hotel Transfer (Guilin)
Meals: Breakfast
Detailed Itinerary: After having a breakfast we will drive to Chengdu airport directly for your flight to Guilin. On arrival, you will be met and transferred to your hotel. A free afternoon is available for you to explore more of Guilin, the two rivers and four lakes that make Guilin as famous as Venice.

Day 12
Place & Transport: Guilin
Todays Activities: Fubo(Whirlpool) Hill, Reed Flute Cave, Piled Silk Hill (Folded Brocade Hill)
Meals: Breakfast, Chinese Lunch
--Fubo(Whirlpool) Hill: It is located in the city proper. Fubo Hill is a 4A scenic spot of national grade. It is cliffy, propping up from the ground, famous for the Pearl-Returning Cave (nearly 350 steps to enjoy the view).
--Reed Flute Cave: Known as the Palace of Natural Arts this large and well-presented cave system has some remarkable formations. Make sure you have some small change for the children who sell flutes for as little as one yuan if youve got nothing less than a dollar youll end up with their whole stock.
--Piled Silk Hill (Folded Brocade Hill): It is in the city centre. Its national 4A scenic spot. The traversed stone blocks piled one after another just like the colorful folded silk, thats how the name of the hill came into being.

Day 13
Place & Transport: Guilin to Yangshuo
Todays Activities: Li River Cruise
Meals: Breakfast, Chinese Lunch
--Li River Cruise: A cruise along the Li River between Guilin and Yangshuo is an unforgettable experience. As you take in the stunning scenery theres something interesting to see at almost every bend in the river. Between spectacular limestone peaks youll see graceful bamboo groves, farmers tending rice paddies, and lumbering water buffaloes pulling carts or cooling off in the river. You may see fishermen gliding along on their narrow bamboo rafts, and if youre very lucky you might see one of the famous fishing cormorants. Boats depart from various wharves, according to the height of the river at different times of the year.

Day 14
Place & Transport: Yangshuo to Guilin to Hong Kong, Flight No. TBA
Todays Activities: Airport Transfer (Guilin), Airport to Hotel Transfer (Hong Kong), Yangshuo Big Banyan Tree, Yangshuo Moon Mountain
Meals: Breakfast, Chinese Lunch
--Yangshuo Big Banyan Tree: Big Banyan Tree, located 7.5km south of Yangshuo, is one of the main scenic attractions of Yangshuo County. It is said that the banyan was planted in the Jin Dynasty and is famous for its age and towering beauty. The banyan tree is now 17 meters high, 7.1 meters around the trunk, and covers an area of 1000 square meters.
--Yangshuo Moon Mountain: Moon Cave is named for its giant archway (about 50 meters, 980steps). Be prepared for the local hawkers, who will pester you to buy water, and are very persistent and dont forget to wear your hiking shoes, for its so many steps to climb.

Day 15
Place & Transport: Hong Kong
Todays Activities: Half day tour to Victoria Peak, Aberdeen, Repulse Bay
Meals: Breakfast
--Half day tour to Victoria Peak, Aberdeen, Repulse Bay: -Victoria Peak: The Peak is Hong kongs number one tourist destination. It features the citys of oldest mode transport, the 112-year old Peak Tram and Hong Kongs most unusual building and icon, The Peak Tower. It combine shopping, restaurants, and entertainment.
--Aberdeen: Aberdeen Harbor is home of hundreds of people living on fishing junks. If to get a close-up look at this unusual way of life, you can take sampan ride (US$10-12 at your expense).
--Repulse Bay: Primarily an exclusive residential area.

Day 16
Place & Transport: Depart Hong Kong
Todays Activities: Airport to Hotel Transfer (Hong Kong),
Meals: Breakfast

Tour Prices (based on per person and shown in US dollars)

* Price is in US dollar, for one person.
* Price is only for references, may vary according to your travel time.
* Price does not include the period of Olympic Games on August.

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